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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered Sonographer.

• 2 years of Sonography experience preferred for PRN roles.

• This position will receive a sonographer specialty differential as well as evening, night and weekend differentials.

• The Registered Sonographer must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.

• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to patients by performing all exams according to department protocols.

• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

• Responsible for performing a wide range of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.

• Able to independently perform job functions.

• Sets up ultrasound equipment to provide imaging services and positions the patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

• Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.

• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.

• Responds to emergency situations and assists with maintaining life‑support equipment.

• Assists technologists in other modalities when needed.

• Observes patient condition and identifies when physician intervention is necessary.

• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers.

• Ensures patient privacy, comfort and dignity throughout examinations.

• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques appropriate to patient age.

• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required tasks within designated timeframes.

• Follows physicians’ instructions during exams and procedures.

• Uses critical thinking skills.

• Communicates effectively with patients and families.

• Asks clarifying questions.

• Seeks clarification on unclear or ambiguous orders.

• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out processes when appropriate.

• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.

• Preps the patient for the procedure.

• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains procedure purpose using AIDET to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

• Ensures patient questions or concerns are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.

• Participates in orientation and training of new departmental employees.

• Provides preparatory instructions and explanations to patients.

• Documentation is concise, legible and precise.

• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.

• Completes all mandatory department and system‑wide education requirements.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images based on provider feedback and quality audits.

• Verifies equipment is operational before each use by checking calibration and deficiencies.

• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs when needed.

• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.

• Completes all studies in RIS prior to PACS completion.

• Prints teleradiography log sheets and submits them to Radiologist when applicable.

• Performs and maintains probe disinfection logs and follows infection control policies.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in a clean and orderly condition.

• Transports and positions patients; assists them on and off the procedure table.

• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.

• Applies supportive and immobilization devices when necessary.

• Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge as time allows.

• Performs clerical and support duties as needed to ensure service continuity.

• Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.

• Maintains productivity levels equal to department standards.

• Operates all workstations associated with the ultrasound department.

• Transfers and retrieves images from the ultrasound console to PACS.

• Maintains compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

• Takes call as needed.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Complies with all Wellstar policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Equipment (Additional)

• Adjusts technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.

• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.

• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control and department schedules.

• Performs other assigned duties.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required (duplicate kept exactly as provided)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARDMS Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT‑S Sonography

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program — Required

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.

• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.

• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.

• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.

• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

• Must perform effectively in a fast‑paced and stressful environment.

• Must prioritize appropriately.

• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout the work shift.

• Must communicate professionally with a large variety of customers, including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.

• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.

• Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.

• Must be flexible with work hours; must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.

• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all needed exams.

• Has the knowledge and ability to safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.

• Able to independently perform job functions, set up equipment and position patients for procedures.

• Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors.

• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they impact image quality.

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